WO2016196808A1 - Système et procédé de guidage de tige de forage - Google Patents

Système et procédé de guidage de tige de forage Download PDF

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WO2016196808A1
WO2016196808A1 PCT/US2016/035539 US2016035539W WO2016196808A1 WO 2016196808 A1 WO2016196808 A1 WO 2016196808A1 US 2016035539 W US2016035539 W US 2016035539W WO 2016196808 A1 WO2016196808 A1 WO 2016196808A1
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Nicholas Paul MEEKS
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Tesco Corporation
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B19/00—Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrick; Apparatus for feeding the rods or cables
    • E21B19/24—Guiding or centralising devices for drilling rods or pipes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B19/00—Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrick; Apparatus for feeding the rods or cables
    • E21B19/08—Apparatus for feeding the rods or cables; Apparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling tool; Apparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods
    • E21B19/084—Apparatus for feeding the rods or cables; Apparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling tool; Apparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods with flexible drawing means, e.g. cables
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B19/00—Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrick; Apparatus for feeding the rods or cables
    • E21B19/08—Apparatus for feeding the rods or cables; Apparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling tool; Apparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods
    • E21B19/087—Apparatus for feeding the rods or cables; Apparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling tool; Apparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods by means of a swinging arm
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B19/00—Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrick; Apparatus for feeding the rods or cables
    • E21B19/08—Apparatus for feeding the rods or cables; Apparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling tool; Apparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods
    • E21B19/09—Apparatus for feeding the rods or cables; Apparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling tool; Apparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods specially adapted for drilling underwater formations from a floating support using heave compensators supporting the drill string
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B19/00—Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrick; Apparatus for feeding the rods or cables
    • E21B19/16—Connecting or disconnecting pipe couplings or joints
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B19/00—Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrick; Apparatus for feeding the rods or cables
    • E21B19/16—Connecting or disconnecting pipe couplings or joints
    • E21B19/165—Control or monitoring arrangements therefor

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  • Present embodiments relate generally to the field of drilling and processing of wells, and, more particularly, to a drill pipe system and method for guiding a drill pipe into a wellbore.
  • a drilling rig In conventional oil and gas operations, a drilling rig is used to drill a wellbore to a desired depth using a drill string, which includes drillpipe, drill collars and a bottom hole drilling assembly.
  • the drill string may be turned by a rotary table and kelly assembly or by a top drive to facilitate the act of drilling.
  • additional drillpipe is added to the drill string.
  • the drilling rig may be used to insert joints or stands (e.g., multiple coupled joints) of drillpipe into the wellbore (e.g., a surface wellbore or a subsea wellbore). Similarly, the drilling rig may be used to remove drillpipe from the wellbore.
  • each drillpipe element e.g., each joint or stand
  • each drillpipe element is coupled to an attachment feature that is in turn lifted by a traveling block of the drilling rig such that the drillpipe element is positioned over the wellbore or over a subsea wellhead beneath an offshore drilling rig or ship.
  • An initial drillpipe element may be positioned in the wellbore or sea and held in place by gripping devices near the rig floor, such as slips. Subsequent drillpipe elements may then be coupled to the existing drillpipe elements in the wellbore or sea to continue formation of the drill string. Once attached, the drillpipe element and remaining drill string may be held in place by an elevator and released from the gripping devices (e.g., slips) such that the drill string can be lowered into the wellbore or towards subsea equipment at the sea floor. As the drill string is lowered into the wellbore or sea, umbilical cables or lines may be positioned adjacent to the drill string and clamped to the drill string. The umbilical cables or lines supply various supplies, such as air pressure, electrical power, hydraulic power, fiber optics, or other supplies to components within the wellbore and/or subsea components.
  • a drill pipe guide system includes a support structure configured to be positioned on a rig floor, an articulating arm coupled to the support structure, wherein the articulating arm is configured to pivot relative to the support structure, and a clamp coupled to the articulating arm, wherein the clamp is configured to encircle a drill string and limit radial movement of the drill string as the drill string is lowered beneath the rig floor.
  • a method includes coupling a tubular to a drill string to be run into a wellbore with a tubular rotation system, positioning an umbilical cable against the drill string with an umbilical guide system, encircling the drill string with a clamp of a drill pipe guide system, and running the drill string through slips in a drilling rig floor, wherein the clamp of the drill pipe guide system comprises an inner diameter that is less than an inner dimeter of the slips in the drilling rig floor.
  • a system in accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, includes a support structure configured to be positioned on a drillship floor, wherein the support structure comprises a base, a plurality of lateral sides extending from the base, an articulating arm coupled to the support structure, wherein the articulating arm is configured to pivot relative to the support structure, and a clamp disposed at a distal end of the articulating arm, wherein the clamp is configured to be disposed about a drill string and limit radial movement of the drill string as the drill string is lowered beneath the drillship floor.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic of a well being drilled, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a drill pipe guide system and an umbilical guide system for use in assembling and lowering a drill string, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a drill pipe guide system and an umbilical guide system for use in assembling and lowering a drill string, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a drill pipe guide system and an umbilical guide system for use in assembling and lowering a drill string, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a drill pipe guide system and an umbilical guide system for use in assembling and lowering a drill string, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a drill pipe guide system and an umbilical guide system for use in assembling and lowering a drill string, illustrating operation of the drill pipe guide system and umbilical guide system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a drill pipe guide system and an umbilical guide system for use in assembling and lowering a drill string, illustrating operation of the drill pipe guide system and umbilical guide system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a drill pipe guide system and an umbilical guide system for use in assembling and lowering a drill string, illustrating operation of the drill pipe guide system and umbilical guide system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a drill pipe guide system and an umbilical guide system for use in assembling and lowering a drill string, illustrating operation of the drill pipe guide system and umbilical guide system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a drill pipe guide system and an umbilical guide system for use in assembling and lowering a drill string, illustrating operation of the drill pipe guide system and umbilical guide system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a drill pipe guide system and an umbilical guide system for use in assembling and lowering a drill string, illustrating operation of the drill pipe guide system and umbilical guide system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a drill pipe guide system and an umbilical guide system for use in assembling and lowering a drill string, illustrating operation of the drill pipe guide system and umbilical guide system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a drill pipe guide system and an umbilical guide system for use in assembling and lowering a drill string, illustrating operation of the drill pipe guide system and umbilical guide system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a drill pipe guide system and an umbilical guide system for use in assembling and lowering a drill string, illustrating operation of the drill pipe guide system and umbilical guide system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 15 is a schematic top view of a drill pipe guide system, illustrating a drill string positioned within the drill pipe guide system and a slip system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a drill pipe guide system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 17 is a front view of a drill pipe guide system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Present embodiments are directed to a system and method for guiding a drill string and/or drill pipe elements into a wellbore and/or into a sea or ocean towards subsea equipment.
  • drill pipe elements are joined to one another to form a drill string and are lowered into a wellbore or into the sea or ocean towards subsea equipment at the sea floor.
  • umbilical lines or cables may be added to the drill string and clamped thereto.
  • the drill string and umbilical cables are lowered, the drill string passes through slips on a floor of the drilling rig that may hold the drill string in place when the slips are actuated.
  • a passage of the slips through which the drill string passes may have an inner diameter that is relatively large compared to an outer diameter of the drill string (e.g., to permit passage of clamps for umbilical lines), thereby enabling undesired movement of the drill string (e.g., within the slips, wellbore, and/or ocean).
  • a drill pipe guide system e.g., drill string guide system
  • movement e.g., radial movement
  • the drill pipe guide system is a floor-mounted or modular system with an articulating arm having a clamp or guide hand that is positioned about the drill string.
  • the clamp has an inner diameter that is generally smaller than an inner diameter of the passage of the slips through which the drill string passes.
  • the clamp limits the movement (e.g., radial movement) of the drill string as umbilicals are added to the drill string and as the drill string is lowered into the ocean or wellbore.
  • the floor-mounted configuration of the drill pipe guide system enables modularity and portability of the drill pipe guide system.
  • the drill pipe guide system may not require mounting to a derrick or other component of a drilling rig or ship.
  • the portability of the floor-mounted drill pipe guide system may enable the drill pipe guide system to be positioned at any location about the circumference of the drill string or slips.
  • the drill pipe guide system may be positioned anywhere on a rig floor, thereby increasing convenience and flexibility when using the drill pipe guide system.
  • the drill pipe guide system may readily be positioned away from the slips and drill string for storage until the drill pipe guide system is used again.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic of a drilling rig 10 in the process of drilling a well in accordance with present techniques.
  • the drilling rig 10 features a rig floor 12 and a derrick 14 extending above the rig floor 12 (e.g., a drill ship floor).
  • the drilling rig 10 may be land-based or sea-based.
  • the drilling rig 10 may be placed on a ground surface or may be part of a floating platform or drill ship.
  • a supply reel 16 supplies drilling line 18 to a crown block 20 and traveling block 22 configured to hoist various types of drilling equipment above the rig floor 12.
  • the drilling line 18 is secured to a deadline tiedown anchor 24, and a drawworks 26 regulates the amount of drilling line 18 in use and, consequently, the height of the traveling block 22 at a given moment.
  • a drill string 28 extends downward into a wellbore 30 (or ocean above the wellbore 30) and is held stationary with respect to the rig floor 12 by a rotary table 32 and slips 34.
  • the rotary table 32 and/or the slips 34 may be flush-mounted in the rig floor 12.
  • a portion of the drill string 28 extends above the rig floor 12, forming a stump 36 to which another length of tubular 38 may be added.
  • a top drive 40 (e.g., tubular rotation system), hoisted by the traveling block 22, positions the tubular 38 above the wellbore before coupling with the tubular 38.
  • the top drive 40 once coupled with the tubular 38, may then lower the coupled tubular 38 toward the stump 36 and rotate the tubular 38 such that it connects with the stump 36 and becomes part of the drill string 28.
  • the top drive 40 includes a quill 42 used to turn the tubular 38 or other drilling equipment.
  • FIG. 1 further illustrates a drill pipe guide system 44 positioned on the rig floor 12.
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 is configured to limit movement (e.g., radial movement) of the drill string 28 as tubulars 38 and umbilical cables are added to the drill string 28 and the drill string 28 is lowered into the ocean and/or into the wellbore 30.
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 is a floor- mounted or modular system that is positioned on the rig floor 12.
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 is shown off to the side away from the rotary table 32, slips 34, and drill string 28.
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 may be positioned adjacent to the rotary table 32 and slips 34 when use of the drill pipe guide system 44 is desired. Operation of the drill pipe guide system 44 is described in further detail below.
  • FIG. 1 is intentionally simplified to focus on the drill pipe guide system 44 that is described in detail below.
  • Many other components and tools may be employed during the various periods of formation and preparation of the well.
  • the orientation and environment of the well may vary widely depending upon the location and situation of the formations of interest.
  • the well in practice, may include one or more deviations, including angled and horizontal runs.
  • the well while shown as a surface (land-based) operation, the well may be formed in water of various depths, in which case the topside equipment may include an anchored or floating platform.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective side view of the drill pipe guide system 44 positioned on the rig floor 12 adjacent to the slips 34 and the drill string 28.
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 also includes an umbilical guide system 50 positioned on the rig floor 12 adjacent to the slips 34 and the drill string 28.
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 includes a base 52, support arms 54, and an articulating arm 56.
  • the articulating arm 56 is shown in a retracted position. As discussed below, the articulating arm 56 is configured to extend from the support arms 54 to enable guiding of the drill string 28 into the wellbore 30, which may be underwater.
  • a clamp 59 of the drill pipe guide system 44 is disposed at a distal end of the articulating arm 56, and the clamp 59 is configured to be disposed about and/or partially/fully encircle the drill string 28 as the drill string 28 is lowered into the ocean and/or wellbore 30.
  • the clamp 59 has an internal diameter that is less than an internal diameter of the slips 34, which enables the clamp 59 to restrict radial movement of the drill string 28 as the drill string 28 is lowered through the slips 34.
  • the umbilical guide system 50 is also shown in a retracted position.
  • the umbilical guide system 50 includes a base 58, an extension arm 60, and a guide bracket 62 disposed at a distal end of the extension arm 60.
  • the extension arm 60 may include one or more linkages 64 configured to pivot and/or extend relative to the base 58 and one another to enable guidance of one or more umbilical cables 66 against the drill string 28.
  • both the drill pipe guide system 44 and the umbilical guide system 50 are floor mounted systems positioned adjacent to the drill string 28.
  • drill pipe guide system 44 and the umbilical guide system 50 each sit on the rig floor 12 adjacent to the drill string 28 being assembled and are not mounted to another component of the drilling rig 10 (e.g., the derrick 14).
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 and/or the umbilical guide system 50 may include a base plate configured to engage other equipment, such as a drilling rig platform, a flush mounted slip or spider system (e.g., slips 34), or other component on the drilling rig floor 12 (e.g., drill ship floor).
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 and the umbilical guide system 50 are separate systems.
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 and the umbilical guide system 50 may be integrated with one another to form a single system.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective side view of the drill pipe guide system 44 and the umbilical guide system 50 positioned on the rig floor 12, illustrating the umbilical guide system 50 guiding and positioning umbilical cables 66 adjacent to the tubular 38 that has been added to the drill string 28.
  • the articulating arm 56 of the drill pipe guide system 44 is still in a retracted position.
  • the extension arm 60 of the umbilical guide system 50 may be actuated to pivot relative to the base 58 and capture the umbilical cables 66.
  • the extension arm 60 may be articulated such that side flanges 70 of the guide bracket 62 are disposed on either side of the umbilical cables 66.
  • the extension arm 60 may be further actuated to push the umbilical cables 66 against the drill string 28.
  • the umbilical cables 66 may be clamped to the drill string 28 to secure the umbilical cables 66 and limit movement of the umbilical cables 66 relative to the drill string 28 as the drill string 28 is lowered into the wellbore 30 and/or ocean.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective side view of the drill pipe guide system 44 and the umbilical guide system 50 positioned on the rig floor 12, illustrating the articulating arm 56 of the drill pipe guide system 44 in a deployed or extended position.
  • the articulating arm 56 may be deployed from the support arms 54 by pivoting relative to the support arms 54, extending (e.g., telescoping) from the support arms 54, or another mechanism.
  • the clamp 59 disposed at the distal end of the articulating arm 56 is positioned about the drill string 28.
  • the articulating arm 56 and clamp 59 of the drill pipe guide system 44 may be deployed before the umbilical cables 66 are positioned adjacent to the drill string 28 and/or clamped to the drill string 28.
  • the umbilical cables 66 may be positioned and clamped to the drill string 28 while the articulating arm 56 and clamp 59 of the drill pipe guide system 44 are simultaneously deployed. With the articulating arm 56 of the drill pipe guide system 44 deployed and the clamp 59 positioned about the drill string 28, the drill string 28 may be further lowered into the wellbore 30 and/or ocean, and the clamp 59 of the drill pipe guide system 44 may limit radial movement of the drill string 28.
  • the umbilical guide system 50 may be retracted before the drill string 28 is lowered. Once the drill string 28 is lowered a desired amount, the clamp 59 may be released, and the articulating arm 56 may be retracted to enable coupling of another tubular 38 to the drill string 28.
  • the umbilical guide system 50 may be a component of the floor-mounted drill pipe guide system 44.
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 includes the base 52 that sits on the rig floor 12, the support arms 54 extend from the base 52, and both the articulating arm 56 and the extension arm 60 of the umbilical guide system 50 are coupled to the support arms 54.
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 includes the base 52 that sits on the rig floor 12, the support arms 54 extend from the base 52, and both the articulating arm 56 and the extension arm 60 of the umbilical guide system 50 are coupled to the support arms 54.
  • other embodiments and configurations are contemplated and fall within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the drill pipe guide system 44 that may be used during assembling and lowering of the drill string 28 into the wellbore 30 and/or towards subsea equipment at a sea floor.
  • the tubular 38 is being lowered towards the drill string 28 that is held in place within the wellbore 30 or within the ocean by the slips 34 (e.g., flush mounted slips).
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 and the umbilical guide system 50 are shown in retracted positions.
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 is shown mounted on an outer ring 100 of the flush mounted slips 34 on the rig floor 12 of the drilling rig 10 (e.g., drill ship).
  • the outer ring 100 may be rotatable about the flush mounted slips 34, and the outer ring 100 may have mounts that secure the drill pipe guide system 44 and/or the umbilical guide system 50 to the floor 12 of the drilling rig 10 or ship.
  • the base 52 of the drill pipe guide system 44 may have a plate or other mount that has a curved surface configured to engage, mate, or mount to the outer ring 100 of the flush mounted slips 34.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the drilling rig 10, illustrating a pipe joint system 102 that may be used to join (e.g., thread) the tubular 38 to the drill string 28.
  • the pipe joint system 102 may rotate the tubular 38 or the drill string 28 to thread the tubular 38 to the drill string 28.
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 and the umbilical guide system 50 are still in retracted positions.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the drilling rig 10, illustrating the umbilical guide system 50 guiding the umbilical cables 66 toward the drill string 28.
  • the guide bracket 62 disposed at the distal end of the extension arm 60 may capture the umbilical cables 66 to direct the umbilical cables 66 to be adjacent to the drill string 28.
  • the linkages 64 of the extension arm 60 may be manipulated or controlled to position the guide bracket 62 adjacent to the umbilical cables 66, such that the umbilical cables 66 are positioned between the side flanges 70 of the guide bracket 62.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the umbilical cables 66 clamped to the drill string 28 with an umbilical clamp 1 10.
  • the umbilical guide system 50 may hold the umbilical cables 66 against or adjacent to the drill string 28 until the umbilical clamp 110 is coupled to the drill string 28 to secure the umbilical cables 66 to the drill string 28.
  • the umbilical guide clamp 110 may be manually coupled to the drill string 28 to secure the umbilical cables 66 to the drill string 28.
  • the umbilical guide system 50 may be configured to apply the guide clamp 110 to the drill string 28.
  • the guide bracket 62 may be configured to carry the guide clamp 1 10 and couple the guide clamp 1 10 to the drill string 28.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the drilling rig 10, illustrating the articulating arm 56 in a partially deployed position.
  • the articulating arm 56 rotates or pivots relative to the support arms 54 of the drill pipe guide system 44 from a retracted position to a deployed position.
  • the articulating arm 56 may additionally or alternatively include a telescoping configuration. For example, after the articulating arm 56 may pivot from a retracted position to a deployed position, the articulating arm 56 may telescope or extend outwards, such that the clamp 59 of the articulating arm 56 is positioned adjacent to the drill string 28.
  • the clamp 59 may be positioned adj acent to the drill string 28 but above umbilical clamp 110 and/or above or before abutment of the umbilical cables 66 against the drill string 28. Additionally, in the position shown in FIG. 10, the clamp 59 has an opening 114 configured to receive the drill string 28.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the drilling rig 10, illustrating the drill pipe guide system 44 with the clamp 59 in a partially actuated position.
  • the clamp 59 has an outer housing 120 and an inner ring 122 (e.g., inner arc) or arcuate member.
  • the inner ring 122 or arcuate member may be rotated relative to the outer housing 120 of the clamp 59.
  • the outer housing 120 and the inner ring 122 may have gears, bearings, pistons, and/or other mechanisms to enable relative rotation of the outer housing 120 and inner ring 122.
  • the outer housing 120 has an upper portion 124 and a lower portion 126.
  • the inner ring 122 of the clamp 59 is disposed axially between the upper portion 124 and the lower portion 126.
  • the outer housing 120 and the inner ring 122 may have other configurations.
  • the inner ring 122 may include two or more arcuate segments configured to rotate relative to the outer housing 100 to cooperatively encircle or capture the drill string 28.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the drilling rig 10, illustrating the drill pipe guide system 44 with the inner ring 122 or arcuate member of the clamp 59 further rotated relative to the outer housing 120.
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the drilling rig 10, illustrating the drill pipe guide system 44 with the clamp 59 fully actuated.
  • the inner ring 122 or arcuate member of the clamp 59 has rotated relative to the outer housing 120, such that the outer housing 120 and inner ring 122 cooperatively and fully encircle the drill pipe 28.
  • the clamp 59 (e.g., the outer housing 120 and the inner ring 122) may have an inner diameter that is less than an inner diameter of the passage of the slips 34 or other passage through which the drill string 28 travels as the drill string is lowered.
  • the inner diameter of the clamp 59 is also greater than an outer diameter of the drill string 28.
  • the clamp 59 limits radial movement of the drill string 28 as the drill string 28 is lowered (e.g., into the wellbore 30 and/or ocean) but also allows axial movement of the drill string 28 through the clamp 59.
  • the clamp 59 may include features to enable or facilitate axial movement of the drill string 28 (e.g. movement of the drill string 28 into the wellbore 30 and/or ocean).
  • an inner diameter of the clamp 59 may include bearings (e.g., ball bearings), rollers, or other features to enable or facilitate axial movement of the drill string 28 through the clamp 59.
  • bearings e.g., ball bearings
  • rollers e.g., rollers, or other features to enable or facilitate axial movement of the drill string 28 through the clamp 59.
  • the flush mounted slips 34 may also include guide features to reduce radial movement of the drill string 28 as the drill string 28 is lowered into the wellbore 30 and/or ocean.
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the flush mounted slips 34, illustrating two guide plates 140 positioned opposite one another across the drill string 28.
  • the guide plates 140 may move radially relative to the drill string 28.
  • the guide plates 140 may be moved radially inward relative to the drill string 28, as indicated by arrows 142.
  • the guide plates 140 (e.g., inner, curved surfaces 144 of the guide plates 140) cooperatively form a reduced inner diameter through which the drill string 28 passes as the drill string 28 is lowered. In this manner, undesired radial movement of the drill string 28 during lowering of the drill string 28 may be reduced. While the illustrated embodiment includes two guide plates 144, other embodiments may include other numbers of guide plates 144, such as 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or more guide plates 144. Moreover, the guide plates 144 may be spaced equidistantly or generally equi distantly apart from one another about a circumference of the drill string 28.
  • FIG. 15 is a schematic top view of the drill string 28, illustrating relative dimensions of the drill string 28, the clamp 59 of the drill pipe guide system 44, and the passageway of the slips 34 or other passage through which the drill string 28 travels as the drill string 28 is lowered in to the wellbore 30 and/or ocean.
  • the drill string 28 has an outer diameter 150 (e.g., 6 5/8")
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 e.g., clamp
  • the inner diameter 152 e.g., 8, 9, or 10
  • the inner diameter 154 of the slips 34 may be sufficiently large to accommodate passage of umbilical clamps 1 10 through the passageway of the slips 34.
  • the clamp 59 and the drill pipe guide system 44 may limit radial movement of the drill string 28 within the slips 34 or other passageway.
  • FIG. 16 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the drill pipe guide system 44.
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 includes a self-contained support structure 150, such as a cage, box, or other structure that may support the articulating arm 56.
  • the articulating arm 56 having the clamp 59 may be supported by the support structure 150 (e.g., via a hinge or other pivotable connection.
  • the support structure 150 contains a base 152, a plurality of lateral sides 154, and a top 156 to substantially fully contain the articulating arm 56 and clamp 59 when the articulating arm 56 is in a retracted position.
  • one or more portions of the lateral sides 154 and/or the top 156 may have an opening, screen, wire mesh, or other surface to enable an operator to see into the support structure 150.
  • a front side 158 of the support structure 150 includes an opening 160 through which the articulating arm 56 and clamp 59 may extend (e.g., via pivoting and/or telescoping linkages) when the articulating arm 56 is in a deployed position.
  • the box configuration of the support structure 150 may provide additional stability for the drill pipe guide system 44 and/or drill string 28 during operation (e.g., during guiding of the drill pipe 28 into the wellbore 30 and/or ocean) in inclement weather (e.g., when the drill pipe guide system 44 is in use on a drill ship).
  • the top 156 of the support structure 150 also includes a loop, eye, or hook 162 that may be used during transportation of the drill pipe guide structure 44 (e.g., via a crane).
  • FIG. 17 is a front view of the drill pipe guide system 44 having the self- contained support structure 150.
  • the articulating arm 56 and the clamp 59 are shown in a partially deployed or extended position. In the deployed or extending position, the articulating arm 56 and clamp 59 extend through the window 160 in the front side 158 of the support structure 150.
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 having the support structure 150 may be placed adjacent to the slips 34 and drill string 28, such that the deployed articulating arm 56 and clamp 59 may receive and encircle the drill string 28 to limit radial movement of the drill string 28 as the drill string 28 is lowered into the wellbore 30 and/or ocean. In the embodiments shown in FIGS.
  • the clamp 59 also includes features (e.g., rollers 164) to enable and facilitate axial movement of the drill string 28 through the clamp 59.
  • the support structure 150 includes a control panel 166 that may provide connections to couple one or more control features or actuation mechanisms to the drill pipe guide system 44.
  • the control panel 166 may include connections for hydraulics, electronics, communications, or other systems that may be used to operate the drill pipe guide system 44 (e.g., actuation of the articulating arm 56 and/or the clamp 59).
  • present embodiments include the drill pipe guide system 44 (e.g., drill string guide system) that limits movements (e.g., radial movement) of the drill string 28 as tubulars 38 and umbilical cables 66 are added to the drill string 28 and the drill string 28 is lowered into the ocean and/or into the wellbore 30.
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 is a floor-mounted system (e.g., having the base 52 and/or the self-contained support structure 150) with the articulating arm 56 having the clamp 59 or guide hand.
  • the clamp 59 is positioned about the drill string 28 when the drill pipe guide system 44 is in a deployed position.
  • the inner diameter 152 of the clamp 59 is generally smaller than the inner diameter 154 of the passage of the slips 34 through which the drill string 28 passes as the drill string 28 is lowered.
  • the clamp 59 limits the movement (e.g., radial movement) of the drill string 28 as umbilical cables 66 are added to the drill string 28 and as the drill string 28 is lowered into the ocean and/or wellbore 30.
  • the floor-mounted configuration of the drill pipe guide system 44 enables modularity and portability of the drill pipe guide system 44. For example, the drill pipe guide system 44 may not require mounting to the derrick 14 or other component of the drilling rig 12 or ship.
  • the portability of the floor-mounted drill pipe guide system 44 may enable the drill pipe guide system 44 to be positioned at any location about the circumference of the drill string 28 or slips 34.
  • the drill pipe guide system 44 may be positioned anywhere on the rig floor 12, thereby increasing convenience and flexibility when using the drill pipe guide system 44.

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Des modes de réalisation de la présente invention portent sur un système de guidage (44) de tige de forage comprenant une structure de support (52, 54) conçue pour être disposée sur un plancher de forage (12) ou le fond d'un navire de forage, un bras articulé (56) accouplé à la structure de support, le bras articulé étant conçu pour pivoter par rapport à la structure de support, et un dispositif de serrage (59) accouplé au bras articulé, le dispositif de serrage étant conçu pour encercler un train de tiges de forage (38) et limiter le déplacement radial du train de tiges de forage alors que le train de tiges de forage est abaissé au-dessous du plancher de forage ou du fond du navire de forage. Les modes de réalisation comprennent en outre un procédé comprenant les étapes consistant à disposer un câble ombilical (66) contre le train de tiges de forage (38) à l'aide d'un système de guidage ombilical (50), encerclant le train de tiges de forage à l'aide du dispositif de serrage (59) du système de guidage (44) de tige de forage ; et à faire passer le train de tiges de forage (38) dans des coins de retenue (34) dans le plancher de forage.
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